SSA-787

Physician's / Medical Officer's Statement Of Patient's Capability To Manage Benefits

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Paperwork Reduction Act Statement - This information collection meets the requirements of 44 U. S.C. § 3507, as amended by Section 2 of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. You do not need to answer these questions unless we display a valid Office of Management and Budget control number. We estimate that it will take about 10 minutes to read the instructions, gather the facts, and answer the questions. SEND OR BRING THE COMPLETED FORM TO YOUR LOCAL SOCIAL SECURITY OFFICE. You can find your local Social Security office through SSA's website at
www.socialsecurity.gov
. Offices are also listed under U.S. Government agencies in your telephone directory or you may call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). Send only comments relating to our time estimate above to: SSA, 6401 Security Blvd, Baltimore, MD 21235-6401.
Privacy Act Statement
Sections 205(a) and 205(j), of the Social Security Act, as amended, authorize us to collect this information. The information is needed to make a determination regarding whether or not the named individual should be paid benefits directly or whether benefits should be paid to a representative payee. The information you furnish on this form is voluntary. However, failure to provide all or part of the information could prevent an accurate and timely decision on the proper payee for benefit receipt purposes.
We rarely use the information you supply for any purpose other than for making a determination on a claim. However, we may use it for the administration and integrity of Social Security programs. We may also disclose information to another person or to another agency in accordance with approved routine uses, which include but are not limited to: (1) to enable a third party or an agency to assist Social Security in establishing rights to Social Security benefits and/or coverage; (2) to comply with Federal laws requiring the release of information from Social Security records (e.g., to the Government Accountability Office and Department of Veteran Affairs); (3) to make determinations for eligibility in similar health and income maintenance programs at the Federal, state, and local level; and (4) to facilitate statistical research, audit or investigative activities necessary to assure the integrity of Social Security programs.
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In replying, use this address: SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
TELEPHONE NUMBER (Including Area Code)
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DATE
SSA CONTACT
IDENTIFYING INFORMATION (SSA Only) If different from patient
NAME OF WAGE EARNER OR SELF- EMPLOYED PERSON
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
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PATIENT'S NAME
PATIENT'S ADDRESS (Number and Street, City, State, and ZIP Code)
PATIENT'S SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
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PATIENT'S DATE OF BIRTH
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED
The patient shown above has filed for or is receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income payments. We need you to complete the back of this form and return it to us in the enclosed envelope to help us decide if we should pay this person directly or if he or she needs a representative payee to handle the funds. Please Note: This determination affects how benefits are paid and has no bearing on disability determinations; SSA will NOT pay for this information. Thank you for your help.
WHO IS A REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE
A representative payee is someone who manages the patient's money to make sure the patient's needs are met. The payee has a strong and continuing interest in the patient's well-being and is usually a family member or close friend.
WHO NEEDS A REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE
Some individuals age 18 and older who have mental or physical impairments are not capable of handling their funds or directing others how to handle them to meet their basic needs, so we select a representative payee to receive their payments. Examples of impairments which may cause incapability are senility, severe brain damage or chronic schizophrenia. However, even though a person may need some assistance with such things as bill paying, etc., does not necessarily mean he/she cannot make decisions concerning basic needs and is incapable of managing his/her own money.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE INFORMATION ON THE REVERSE OF THIS FORM
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